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California Drayage

Whether you're importing, exporting, or simply need to move freight within California, finding the right drayage partner can make all the difference.

Businesses rely on efficient transportation solutions to keep their goods moving. Green Trucking is a leading California trucking company, offering personalized drayage solutions tailored to meet your needs, whether you’re a small business or a large corporation. Find out more below.

Serving Southern & Central California

Green Trucking operates a “clean fleet” in the Ports of Long Beach, Los Angeles, and Oakland, California.

Environmentally Friendly Transportation Services

We are compliant with all California regulations and meet the highest environmental standards.

What Does a Drayage Company Do?

Drayage companies play an important role in the logistics and transportation industry, particularly within major port cities, such as Los Angeles. The main purpose of a drayage company is to transport goods over short distances, usually from ports and rail yards to nearby warehouses, distribution centers, or other intermodal facilities.

At Green Trucking, we understand the critical role drayage plays in keeping your supply chain moving smoothly. This is why we provide efficient and reliable drayage services throughout Central and Southern California, ensuring your goods reach their destination promptly and safely.

Why Is Finding the Right California Drayage Company Important?

Why is drayage so important, especially in a state like California? Well, California boasts some of the busiest ports in the United States, handling a massive volume of international trade. Efficient drayage services are essential for ensuring the smooth flow of goods through these ports, preventing bottlenecks, and keeping the supply chain moving.

If you are looking for a reliable and efficient drayage provider in California, then look no further, Green Trucking is here to help.

Drayage Services in California

Green Trucking is your trusted partner for efficient and reliable drayage services throughout Southern and Central California. We specialize in the transportation of containerized cargo between ports, rail yards, warehouses, and distribution centers. Our experienced team and modern fleet ensure that your goods are handled with care and delivered on time, every time.

Key Features of Our California Drayage Trucking Services

Why choose Green Trucking for your drayage needs in California? Here are some of the reasons why we stand out from our competitors:

Serving California's Key Ports and Regions

Green Trucking provides comprehensive transportation services from major California ports, including the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and we deliver across Central and Southern California, as well as neighboring states, such as Nevada and Arizona, with frequent deliveries to key destinations like Las Vegas and Phoenix.

Strategic Location

Our convenient central location in Paramount, California, allows us to optimize routes and minimize transit times, ensuring your cargo reaches its destination quickly and affordably.

Experienced Drayage Drivers

Our team of highly skilled and experienced drayage drivers are experts in navigating California’s roads and regulations, guaranteeing the secure and timely delivery of your containers. Our team has established relationships with port authorities, terminal operators, and other key stakeholders, ensuring seamless coordination and communication during your shipment’s journey.

Specialized Services and Intermodal Drayage

Green Trucking goes beyond standard drayage to offer specialized solutions to our clients, with the expertise and special equipment to handle a diverse range of containerized shipments, including those requiring specialized handling.

Whether you need to move extra-heavy containers or transport sensitive liquids, we have the solution. Our specialized tri axles are designed to safely handle overweight loads (up to 45,000 lbs), while our ISO tank drayage services ensure the secure and efficient transport of liquids including milk, oil, and chemicals.

We also specialize in intermodal drayage which involves moving containers seamlessly between different modes of transport, such as ships, trains, and trucks. This ensures efficient and cost-effective transportation, especially over long distances. We coordinate with ports, rail yards, and other intermodal facilities to ensure smooth transitions and timely deliveries.

Specialized Services and Intermodal Drayage

At Green Trucking, we understand that modern logistics rarely involve a simple point A to point B journey. Moving your containers efficiently often requires a combination of transportation solutions working together seamlessly. This is why we have built strong relationships with reliable partners, allowing us to offer a range of complementary services.

Need transloading services to seamlessly switch between trucks and trains? Require temporary warehousing to manage your inventory? Looking for a complete 3PL (third-party logistics) solution to handle your logistics from start to finish? We can connect you with our trusted providers to ensure a streamlined and efficient process.

Regulatory Requirements for Drayage Trucks in California

California has some of the strictest environmental and safety regulations for trucks in the United States. Drayage trucks operating in the state must comply with a complex web of regulations to ensure clean air and public safety. These regulations cover everything from the trucks themselves to the drivers behind the wheel.

One of the biggest areas of focus is air quality. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has strict emissions standards that all drayage trucks must meet. This often means newer engines, cleaner fuels, and sometimes even retro-fitting older trucks with new technology. These regulations are designed to protect public health and improve air quality, especially in busy port areas.

Safety is another top priority. Drayage trucks must comply with both federal and state safety regulations, covering everything from how often trucks are inspected and maintained to the qualifications and training required for drivers. These rules help to ensure that drayage operations are conducted safely and responsibly on California’s roads.

Green Trucking takes these regulations seriously. We invest in modern, clean trucks, adhere to strict maintenance schedules, and provide our drivers with the training and support they need to operate safely and within the law. We believe that responsible operations are essential for building trust with our clients and contributing to a better California.

What Is The Cost of Container Drayage in California?

Understanding the cost of drayage in California can be tricky, as it’s influenced by a variety of factors. Unlike simple long-haul trucking where rates are typically based on mileage alone, drayage pricing involves a variety of factors, including distance traveled, equipment used, time, fuel costs and port and terminal fees.

At Green Trucking, we want our pricing to be clear and easy to understand. We base our costs primarily on the type of equipment you need. Our prices always include an experienced drayage driver and the use of our equipment—you’re getting a complete drayage solution, not just a truck rental. We usually charge a flat rate for the first couple of days to cover pickup, transport, and delivery. If you need the equipment longer, a daily rate applies.

To get an accurate estimate for your specific needs, please contact our team. We’ll be happy to give you a personalized quote based on your cargo, the distance, the equipment you need, and any special handling requirements.

Why Choose Green Trucking Drayage Services in California?

Are you looking for reliable drayage services along the west coast of North America? Look no further than Green Trucking! We offer efficient, safe, and sustainable drayage solutions for businesses of all sizes. Here’s what you can expect from us:

Whether you’re shipping standard containers, heavy loads, or sensitive liquids, we have the specialized equipment and expertise to handle your cargo with precision and care. Our modern fleet and experienced drivers are dedicated to ensuring the secure and efficient transport of your valuable goods.

At Green Trucking, we’re not just green in name; we’re also committed to providing environmentally responsible transportation services. That’s why we invest in fuel-efficient trucks, optimize our routes to reduce emissions, and actively explore alternative fuels to minimize our carbon footprint. When you choose Green Trucking, you’re choosing a drayage partner who cares about the planet.

Our dedicated team adheres to strict safety protocols and prioritizes the well-being of our drivers and your cargo. The safety of everyone involved in our operations is of utmost importance to us. To ensure this, all our units are equipped with GPS monitors, allowing us to track their location and speed throughout the day. This not only helps us to optimize our routes and efficiency but also provides an extra layer of security for your valuable cargo. You can rest assured knowing that we have real-time visibility of your shipment’s journey and can pinpoint its exact location at any given time.

Contact Green Trucking for Your California Drayage Needs

Contact Green Trucking today for an instant drayage quote and to find out more about the comprehensive transportation services that we offer.